Arrive in Concours Class: Chauffeured Access to Salon Privé 2025

Where baroque stone frames automotive sculpture,And champagne flutes chime beneath Oxfordshire skies—Let Salon Privé unfold at your pace,In discreet splendour, carried in quiet style.

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The Ultimate Guide to Salon Privé 2025

Palace Hour – The Blenheim Ritual

Where baroque stone frames automotive sculpture,
And champagne flutes chime beneath Oxfordshire skies—
Let Salon Privé unfold at your pace,
In discreet splendour, carried in quiet style.

One sweeps up the Great Avenue; beyond the lake, Blenheim Palace rises like a set piece of high motoring drama. Salon Privé is not merely a concours; it is four days of couture cars, garden‑party etiquette and peerless English hospitality.

The Ultimate Guide to Salon Privé 2025

History, Highlights & 2025 Essentials

Founded in 2006, Salon Privé moved to Blenheim Palace, Woodstock in 2016, swiftly becoming Britain’s most exclusive automotive week. The 2025 edition runs Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 August.

Key days & experiences:

  • Wednesday – Concours d’Elégance: Pebble Beach‑level judging across 18 classes; Best of Show crowned at 16:00.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Day: Panamas & pastels; Boodles Best Hat awards.
  • Friday – Salon Privé Club: Supercar parade featuring latest hypercars.
  • Saturday – Classic & Supercar Public Day: 1,500 curated cars on North Lawn.

Fun fact: In 2023 a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France claimed Best of Show, valued at £5.5 million.

2025 Visitor Blueprint

  • Opening Hours: 10:00–17:00 daily (public day Sat 09:00–17:30).
  • Hospitality: Glasshouse Champagne Lunch (3 courses, £380 pp), Churchill Pavilion (roving Lobster Roll & Ruinart, £580 pp).
  • Dress Code: Smart daywear; jackets & ties for gents, millinery encouraged on Ladies’ Day; denim & trainers discouraged Wed–Fri.
  • Tickets: From £205 (Wed/Fri), £245 (Thu), £65 public Sat; hospitality upgrades extra.
  • Manufacturers: Rolls‑Royce, Bugatti, Rimac, Pininfarina, Aston Martin launch lawns.

How to Spend Your Day Like a Connoisseur

  1. Golden Arrival: Chauffeur drops at Courtyard VIP Gate by 09:45; capture empty forecourt photos before crowds.
  2. Champagne Reception: Start with Ruinart on the South Terrace, overlooking Capability Brown lake.
  3. Concours Tour: Join a guided commentary walk (10:30) for back‑stories of each class winner.
  4. Luncheon: Settle into the Churchill Pavilion—fresh lobster, Côte de Beaune, string quartet serenade.
  5. Salon Run: At 15:00 witness supercars rev along the Avenue; book a passenger lap in Rimac Nevera (donation to BEN charity).
  6. Style Stroll: Admire Boodles jewellery salon & millinery arcade before Best in Show trophy.
  7. Elegant Exit: Chauffeur meets at Stables Gate 17:15, skirting A44 traffic via minor road through Glympton.

Oxfordshire Refinements

  • Blenheim Palace tour: Private evening tour of State Rooms.
  • Daylesford Organic: Farmshop spa 25 min NW.
  • Oxford city: Pre‑Raphaelite treasures at Ashmolean after hours.
  • Soho Farmhouse: Post‑event unwind (members/guests).

Chauffeur Access, Travel Tips & Service Details

Karij Chauffeur at a Glance

  • Service Zone: Central London ↔ Blenheim Palace (OX20 1PP)
  • Travel Time: ~1 h 25 m via M40 → A34/A44 (live rerouting)
  • Vehicle Classes: Rolls‑Royce Ghost, Mercedes S‑Class, V‑Class (hats & garment rails)
  • Minimum Hire: Full‑day (10 hrs) per Salon day; multi‑day retainers Wed–Sat
  • VIP Drop‑off: Courtyard Gate (concours guests) or Stables Gate (public day)
  • Waiting Window: 15 min grace; £45/hr thereafter (30‑min blocks)
  • On‑Board Comforts: Chilled water, garment hangers, hat boxes, phone chargers
  • Luggage Advisory: Declare hat boxes & display boards; V‑Class upgrade for bulky items
  • Peak Surcharge: 26–31 Aug inclusive
  • Booking Tip: Confirm 72 hrs ahead; provide ticket tier & exit preference for permit

Additional Notes for Your Journey

  • Blenheim imposes a one‑way system 08:00–11:00; chauffeur accreditation secures priority lane.
  • Jackets travel hung in‑car; don upon arrival.
  • Weather shifts quickly—umbrellas, silk scarf wraps stocked onboard.
  • Evening returns: allow 30 min A40 congestion west of Oxford; drivers hold alternate A4095 route.

Invitation to Glide through Grandeur

From lemon‑polished coachwork to stately colonnades, Salon Privé rewards the eye that lingers—made effortless by Karij. Our “Concours Carriage Passage” pairs door‑to‑palace serenity, on‑call elegance, and a twilight London glide.

Let it be more than an exhibition—let it be your procession across the Great Court.

Palace Hour – The Blenheim Ritual

Where baroque stone frames automotive sculpture,
And champagne flutes chime beneath Oxfordshire skies—
Let Salon Privé unfold at your pace,
In discreet splendour, carried in quiet style.

One sweeps up the Great Avenue; beyond the lake, Blenheim Palace rises like a set piece of high motoring drama. Salon Privé is not merely a concours; it is four days of couture cars, garden‑party etiquette and peerless English hospitality.

The Ultimate Guide to Salon Privé 2025

History, Highlights & 2025 Essentials

Founded in 2006, Salon Privé moved to Blenheim Palace, Woodstock in 2016, swiftly becoming Britain’s most exclusive automotive week. The 2025 edition runs Wednesday 27 – Saturday 30 August.

Key days & experiences:

  • Wednesday – Concours d’Elégance: Pebble Beach‑level judging across 18 classes; Best of Show crowned at 16:00.
  • Thursday – Ladies’ Day: Panamas & pastels; Boodles Best Hat awards.
  • Friday – Salon Privé Club: Supercar parade featuring latest hypercars.
  • Saturday – Classic & Supercar Public Day: 1,500 curated cars on North Lawn.

Fun fact: In 2023 a 1956 Ferrari 250 GT Tour de France claimed Best of Show, valued at £5.5 million.

2025 Visitor Blueprint

  • Opening Hours: 10:00–17:00 daily (public day Sat 09:00–17:30).
  • Hospitality: Glasshouse Champagne Lunch (3 courses, £380 pp), Churchill Pavilion (roving Lobster Roll & Ruinart, £580 pp).
  • Dress Code: Smart daywear; jackets & ties for gents, millinery encouraged on Ladies’ Day; denim & trainers discouraged Wed–Fri.
  • Tickets: From £205 (Wed/Fri), £245 (Thu), £65 public Sat; hospitality upgrades extra.
  • Manufacturers: Rolls‑Royce, Bugatti, Rimac, Pininfarina, Aston Martin launch lawns.

How to Spend Your Day Like a Connoisseur

  1. Golden Arrival: Chauffeur drops at Courtyard VIP Gate by 09:45; capture empty forecourt photos before crowds.
  2. Champagne Reception: Start with Ruinart on the South Terrace, overlooking Capability Brown lake.
  3. Concours Tour: Join a guided commentary walk (10:30) for back‑stories of each class winner.
  4. Luncheon: Settle into the Churchill Pavilion—fresh lobster, Côte de Beaune, string quartet serenade.
  5. Salon Run: At 15:00 witness supercars rev along the Avenue; book a passenger lap in Rimac Nevera (donation to BEN charity).
  6. Style Stroll: Admire Boodles jewellery salon & millinery arcade before Best in Show trophy.
  7. Elegant Exit: Chauffeur meets at Stables Gate 17:15, skirting A44 traffic via minor road through Glympton.

Oxfordshire Refinements

  • Blenheim Palace tour: Private evening tour of State Rooms.
  • Daylesford Organic: Farmshop spa 25 min NW.
  • Oxford city: Pre‑Raphaelite treasures at Ashmolean after hours.
  • Soho Farmhouse: Post‑event unwind (members/guests).

Chauffeur Access, Travel Tips & Service Details

Karij Chauffeur at a Glance

  • Service Zone: Central London ↔ Blenheim Palace (OX20 1PP)
  • Travel Time: ~1 h 25 m via M40 → A34/A44 (live rerouting)
  • Vehicle Classes: Rolls‑Royce Ghost, Mercedes S‑Class, V‑Class (hats & garment rails)
  • Minimum Hire: Full‑day (10 hrs) per Salon day; multi‑day retainers Wed–Sat
  • VIP Drop‑off: Courtyard Gate (concours guests) or Stables Gate (public day)
  • Waiting Window: 15 min grace; £45/hr thereafter (30‑min blocks)
  • On‑Board Comforts: Chilled water, garment hangers, hat boxes, phone chargers
  • Luggage Advisory: Declare hat boxes & display boards; V‑Class upgrade for bulky items
  • Peak Surcharge: 26–31 Aug inclusive
  • Booking Tip: Confirm 72 hrs ahead; provide ticket tier & exit preference for permit

Additional Notes for Your Journey

  • Blenheim imposes a one‑way system 08:00–11:00; chauffeur accreditation secures priority lane.
  • Jackets travel hung in‑car; don upon arrival.
  • Weather shifts quickly—umbrellas, silk scarf wraps stocked onboard.
  • Evening returns: allow 30 min A40 congestion west of Oxford; drivers hold alternate A4095 route.

Invitation to Glide through Grandeur

From lemon‑polished coachwork to stately colonnades, Salon Privé rewards the eye that lingers—made effortless by Karij. Our “Concours Carriage Passage” pairs door‑to‑palace serenity, on‑call elegance, and a twilight London glide.

Let it be more than an exhibition—let it be your procession across the Great Court.

Client Experiences

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We offer chauffeur-driven transfers for the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with seamless service from London, Heathrow, and across the UK. Choose one-way, full-day, or on-site standby options.Our chauffeurs are impeccably presented and fully versed in Silverstone’s VIP traffic protocols, ensuring smooth arrivals and timely departures on race day.
From hotel to hospitality suite, Karij delivers a flawless journey—so you arrive composed, on time, and in style.

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Business Class

£50/hour

Business Class XL

£65/hour

First Class

£70/hour

Range Rover SUV

£95/hour

Karij makes it effortless to arrange journeys on behalf of your guests, even if you’re not travelling together. Simply share their name and contact details when booking — we’ll ensure both you and your guest receive all journey information in advance.